HELP ME- YOU PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

This is me, trying to capture my cousin on camera. She is a fun little subject to take pictures of. I guess what I am wanting help with is the following: how to work with the sun and how to angle my camera so that it looks more like a professional photographer took the picture. Any advice would be very appreciated.


This next one is also one that I was pretty happy with. It feels carefree and easygoing. I actually like how the wind tossed her hair. What could I have done to make this photo better?


Lastly, what do I do to get all 5 girls in focus???? I have tried this shot several times, all without success. I was shooting on Aperture, and was as far back as possible, while zooming in as close as I wanted to get so that my background would become soft and unfocused. I had my focal point on the center, that is why the red haired gal is best in focus. But the two outside girls are not. Anyone know what I should be doing????

This one didn't work out so well either.

Comments

I can't help you at all, but I LOVE the one of your cousin on the swing.
Gallant Family said…
I can't remember what the term is in photography (there really is one), but when you've got the sun on the side of their face, you want the nose to cast a shadow on the cheek and the sun will show a triangle shape on their cheek. If that doesn't make sense, let me know, but I hope that helps. Yes, I do love the one on the swing!!!
Erin Ellsworth said…
No Idea. Sorry.

I think your pictures look great and my favorite one is your cousin on the swing too!
Karen said…
Gina,
Let me point you toward one of my favorite addictions, if you have not already discovered: PioneerWoman.com

check out her photography section, you will not be disappointed! :)

Hope to see you in August if I can make it to Utah for the reunion. Crossing Fingers!! :)

Karen
Melissa said…
In class tonight he talked about this and what you have to do is focus on the person closest to you. Good Luck!
Melissa